The most comprehensive Teacher Training of Brazilian Zouk in the world
🥇MAC 2026 practical + theoretical edition in paris!
Presence of all speakers from the 5 modules in Paris!
presential edition with live broadcast by Zoom! everything registered on the PODIA platform!
Subscriptions open for 2026!
What is MAC?
MAC is a methodology developed by Alex de Carvalho over the course of his 30 years of experience that deconstructs Brazilian Zouk movements into key elements to understand them better and map the ways in which the dance is and can be built.
Goals
Alex de Carvalho’s training aims to clearly identify Brazilian Zouk in all its different lines; the physical, technical, therapeutical, strategical, theoretical and ethical aspects of that dance will be thoroughly approached.
It ensures that you are equipped to become a good dance instructor.
Ways And Means
The training includes more than 30 professionals highly qualified and recognized in their own fields, in 9 modules. They will be providing conferences and objective demonstrations to explain each subject approached.
Benefits
To the registered student:
- Access to all 5 modules parties of the admission year in Paris;
- 100% free access to all 5 modules and eventual summary in any country around the world;
- Access to in-person classes, access to live broadcasts via Zoom and access to videos registered and saved on the Podia platform.
When passing the exam:
Those earn their certificates of approval at MAC course, will have the following tights and benefits:
- Publication on the official website, certificate and identification card;
- 100% free access to paid modules and eventual summary in any country around the world;
- Right of usage of the MAC© label for personal promotion of Brazilian Zouk courses;
- Up to 50% discount on the Full Pass value of the following dance congresses;
Alex de Carvalho
Alex de Carvalho began his dance career in 1996 by joining the Jaime Arôxa Dance Academy. Soon after, he started to gain his popularity and participated and performed in dance and TV shows, serials and soap operas in Brazil. He became then a dance reference and was requested to coach many Ballroom Dance Schools in Brazil.
One of his most prominent jobs in TV took place at “Dança dos Famosos”, a Brazilian version of the worldwide TV show “Dancing With The Stars”. There he taught and partnered Hortência Marcari – a former internationally known basketball player.
In 2009 he has earned the “Medalha Tiradentes” the most prestigious award in Rio de Janeiro, for his dedication to dance on behalf of the Culture, Education and Social Inclusion.
Alex de Carvalho is a Director of the International Council of Brazilian Zouk (BZDC), President of the “Salão Brasil” Association in Paris, Manager of DanceLib app in the divisions Brazilian Zouk and Samba de Gafieira and registered in the Syndicate of Dance Professionals of Rio de Janeiro.
For 18 years he has been the owner of CDAC, one of the most popular dance school in Brazil and for 10 years also DBAC – Brazilian zouk in Paris, France.
Training and mentoring dance professionals all over the world, Alex, who currently resides in Paris, is one of the greatest international artists in his field who created many of the world’s leading Brazilian Zouk dancers.
2026
08th, 09th, 10th, 11th and 12th july
2027
from 24th to 28th
november
54 hours of high level of professional performance training on choreography and demonstrations in 5 days
use the email alexdancarino@yahoo.com.br to buy the access using the platforms wise, revolut or paypal
2026
2026
30th, 31th and 01st january, february
GROUP OF MOVEMENTS ON THE VERTICAL AXIS
- Pulse and timing control
- Weight transfer control
- Basic on the spot and rotating
- Pre movement and knee flexion control
- Motion execution progression and grounding
- Basic back and forward and rotating
- Lateral for both
- Asterisk base with opening steps / balanço
- Elasticity concept
- Body directions and lines (Primary, secondary and variations)
- Closed, open and semi-open embrace
- Viradinha
- Soltinho structure to understand the displacement (Linear traveling, Linear lateral shape, Triangle, Square, Circular and Free way
- Symmetry and reverse movements
- Leading from embrace, using hands and without physical contact / wi-fi
- All the other basic movements patterns included on BZDC
luis florião & adriana d'acri
1) Beginning of ballroom dance in Brazil, beginning of Lambada in the North/Northeast and transition to the Southeast.
2) Practical class of rhythms from the North/Northeast that influenced Lambada and
rhythms active in the Southeast that influenced the beginning of the Brazilian Zouk.
gilson damasco
1) Geographical transition of Lambada in the Southeast of Brazil – RJ, SP and MG and abroad (Argentina and Europe). 2) Practical class on how to dance Lambada and its technical evolution to Lambazouk.
alexis cucheval
Techniques of stretching and body warming for dance
2026
27th, 28th and 29th march
UNDULATIONS, ISOLATIONS, HIP MOVEMENT AND FOOTWORKS
- Understanding the frame
- Passive and active concept
- Leading by the closed embrace
- Frontal, lateral and diagonal undulations
- Linear and circular isolations
- Hip and chest isolations and vatiations
- Hip movement
- Legato and staccato mood / Sharp and flow
- Musical perception matching type of movement
- Footwork variations and free footwork
- 5 common positions to execute movements of isolations and undulations
- Using undulations and isolations to control under melody and express the musicality
kakah batista
1) Structure and musical concept applied to zouk. 2) Musicality and practical workshop on how to be on time in dancing with differents footworks.
ruana vasquez
1) Zouk styles from the perception of the music type and professional references. 2) Practical class of zouk dance styles (Lambazouk, Traditional Zouk and Modern Zouk).
alexis cucheval
Traumatology
2026
29th, 30th and 31st
may
HEAD MOVEMENTS
- Breathing as a starting way
- Clock as a reference of directions of head movement
- Contraction, extention and compensation
- Levels of inclinations
- Linear movements on a spot and with displacement
- Circular movements on a spot and with displacement
- Passive and active head movements
- Active head movement (leading the body or independent from the body)
- Difference between rhythmic and melodic head movement
- Continuous mood leading and linear limited leading
- Torsion, rotation and inclination in head movement
- Cambret technique
jeremy hale
1) Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, referring to the specific demands of Brazilian Zouk. 2) Flexibility and strengthening exercises to support the zouk dancer.
rodrigo delano
1) Structure of the cervical spine. 2) Body organization for head and cambret movements.
alexis cucheval
Posturology with placement and balance exercises for head movements
2026
28th, 29th and 30th august
MOVEMENTS FROM VERTICAL, DIAGONAL AND HORIZONTAL LEADING
- Leading and following
- process in 4 steps
- Leading by contact
- Leading by body expression
- Contact and improvisation concept
- Action and reaction through the intensity
- Types of follower in 5 process
- Body articulations as a leading point
- Movements in horizontal, diagonal and vertical axis
- Introduction to the Neozouk technique
- Roasted chicken concept
- Travelling head movement
tatchi matz
1. Fears - Overcome yourself. 2. Heart Dance Therapy applied to Zouk – Development of the Therapeutic Touch for sensibilization and release of the rib cage, increasing spine mobility and decreasing both lumbar and cervical stress while performing Zouk movements.
paloma alves
1. Emotional and technical challenges in the context of Brazilian Zouk 2. The integral body and its nourishment beyond physical aspects 3. The impact of the judging mind on the learning process 4. Application of somatic practices in daily dance life (breathing, conscious movement, shaking) 5. The relationship between technique and emotional/bodily state 6. Dance as a path for psycho-emotional transformation for teachers and students
alexis cucheval
Pedagogical Methods
2026
09th, 10th and 11th october
SUPPORT, COUNTERBALANCES AND TYPES OF TURNS
- Understanding the counterbalance on a spot and centrifugal force
- Counterbalance and promenade concept
- Different level of base leg flexion
- Colgada counterbalance technique
- Volcada counterbalance technique vs low support
- Travelling, paddling, simple turns and spins
- Execution of movements in different dynamics
- Applying musicality through movements in 4 characteristic moments of a song
- Effect movements and strategies for demos
ricky fox
1) Rhythm and Revenue: The entrepreneurial approach to creating a successful dance business. 2) The Art of Authenticity and the power of self awareness.
alisson cardoso
1) Building a Community from Zero. 2) Sustainability and Longevity.
alexis cucheval
Summary of all modules.
PARIS 2025
Exam 1: December 4th – 7th
Exam 2: December 19th – 21st
bdf lyon 2026
March 05th – 08th
TAIWAN ZOUK FESTIVAL 2026
May 01st – 03 rd
CANADA ZOUK CONGRESS 2026
May 13h – 19th
🏆🥇MAC APPROVED / 2017 - 2024
